October 14-16 (Fri-Sun) 12:00pm Las Vegas Red Bull Air Race

Event Date:

Friday, October 14, 2016 - 10:00am

For the final race of 2016, the lights of Las Vegas will welcome The Red Bull Air Races in mid-October. The original goal of the Red Bull team was to create the most exciting and fastest moving motorsport on Earth; they accidentally exceeded everyone’s expectations. The Red Bull Air Races offer aviation fanatics and pilots alike the opportunity to witness some of the best pilots in the world operating at high speeds and low altitudes; while being only hundreds of yards away from the action. The Air Races use specially designed aerial tracks that differ from venue to venue. Each track offers different challenges including high G-forces, precise turns, 90 degree banks through gates, and much more.

This year San Carlos Flight Center’s FlyOutGroup is making the short hop over the sierras to Las Vegas to get in on the action. Las Vegas is transforming their motor speedway into a makeshift airport to accommodate the event. We will make our way down to the North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) on Friday, Oct 14th and spend the weekend watching the races by day and enjoying Sin City by night. If you thought your flight instructor was an impressive pilot, just wait to see what these guys can do! Adrenaline junkies and pilots, this is your chance to witness the best of the best in our industry!

Itinerary

Friday, October 14

10:00am Depart Bay Area

4:00pm Arrive at North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT)

5:00pm Check into hotel

7:00pm Welcome Dinner

Saturday, October 15

8:00am Breakfast

9:30am Depart hotel

10:00am Arrive at Las Vegas Motorspeedway

10:45am Challenger Class - Free practice

1:50pm Master Class - Free practice Masters

3:20pm - Challenger Class - Qualifying

4:00pm - Master Class - Qualifying

7:00pm - Doors close

Sunday, October 16

11:00am Doors Open

11:30am Pilot Parade

12:00pm Challenger Cup

1:00pm Master Class Round of 14

2:15pm Challenger Cup - Prize giving ceremony

3:00pm Master Class Round of 8

3:30pm Master Class Final 4

3:55pm Master Class Race & World Champion prize giving ceremony

4:00pm Pilot autograph session

7:00pm Doors close

Monday, October 17

Depart at leisure either on Monday or Sunday after the Air Race ends.

Hotel Information

Do not forget to book your hotel! Red Bull Air Race is partnering with MGM Grand for this event.